Burleson Star Insert June 2016

Vol. 4, No. 9 • A monthly publication of the Burleson Area Chamber of Commercece

June

1044 SW Wilshire BlvdBurleson, TX 76028

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2016

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After June 14th all meeting tickets cost $25.

SUMMER QUARTERLY MEETING THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2016

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EDDIE GOSSAGE President & General Manager, Texas Motor Speedway

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Hear the inside story of the success of one of the nation’s most popular motorsport destinations.

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Eddie Gossage, President of Texas Motor Speedway, will serve as Keynote Speaker at the Chamber’s Summer Quarterly Meeting on Thursday, June 16th. The luncheon begins at 11:30 AM at Nazarene Christian Academy on Old Highway 1187 on the northern edge of Burleson.

“This is the first time Eddie Gossage has addressed chamber members and community leaders in Burleson,” says Chamber President Sherri Sechrist. “Attendees will hear Gossage’s inside story about the success of one of the nation’s most popular motorsport destinations and North Texas’s largest tourism draw. This promises to be a great meeting for the Chamber.

According to Speedway Motorsports, Inc. Executive Chairman and NASCAR Hall of Famer Bruton Smith, “The Great American Speedway!” is guided by “America’s Greatest Racing Promoter.” Gossage, who always has considered Smith his mentor, has benefitted from that relationship to develop into a world-famous, innovative speedway executive in motorsports today. He pioneered the construction and debut of Texas Motor Speedway in the 1990s and steadily built the venue into one of the premier speedways in the world.

Texas Motor Speedway annually hosts the largest single-day sporting events in the Lone Star State with two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races, in addition to two NASCAR XFINITY SERIES and Camping World Truck Series races and a Verizon IndyCar Series event.

Under Gossage’s leadership through the years, Texas Motor Speedway has hosted the largest single-day crowd in Texas sports history, promoted some of the country’s largest music festivals, staged the first-ever nighttime Indy-car race, annually attracted some of the largest crowds of the season for all the major series that compete at the speedway, and installed the world’s largest HD LED video board known as “Big Hoss TV”.

In 2015, Texas Motor Speedway was honored as the Speedway Motorsports, Inc. Track of the Year. A Nashville native, Gossage has been involved in motorsports since 1980 and his diverse experience in all major forms of auto racing has molded

him into one of the most influential and well-known executives in professional sports. He was handpicked by Bruton Smith in 1995 to be the guiding force for Smith’s new state-of-the-art facility in Fort Worth that would debut in 1997. Today, Texas Motor Speedway is considered one of the premier motorsports venues in the world and continues to be one of the most innovative and creative under Gossage’s legendary guidance.

Gossage remains heavily involved in Speedway Children’s Charities – serving on the board of directors – as well as within the community with positions on the boards for the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, Northwest Independent School District Foundation and the Board of Professional Advisors for the College of Mass Communications at Middle Tennessee State.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 3: LUNCH & LEARNBuilding your Marketing Toolkit: Engage Customers with E-mail, Social Media, Events and MorePresented by Tarsha Polk, Authorized Constant Contact Solution Provider11:30a.m. – 1:00p.m. at Burleson Public Library (248 SW Johnson Ave., Burleson)Free Small Business Workshop - Bring Your Own Brown Bag LunchCo-Hosted with the Burleson Public Library TUESDAY, JUNE 14: BUSINESS AFTER HOURS NETWORKING5:30p.m. - 7:00p.m. at Verizon Wireless (739 SW Wilshire Blvd., Burleson)Free to Burleson Chamber MembersHosted & Sponsored by Verizon Wireless THURSDAY, JUNE 16: SUMMER QUARTERLY LUNCHEONEddie Gossage, President and General Manager of Texas Motor Speedway11:30a.m. – 1:00p.m. at Nazarene Christian Academy$20 BACC Members; $25 Non-Members; All Meeting Tickets $25 after June 14Title Sponsor: Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center Fort WorthAffi liate Sponsors: First National Bank of Burleson & Spectrum Business TUESDAY, JULY 12: BUSINESS AFTER HOURS NETWORKING5:30p.m. - 7:00p.m. at Burleson Nissan (300 N Burleson Blvd., Burleson)Free to Burleson Chamber MembersHosted & Sponsored by Burleson Nissan

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WEEKLY NETWORKING:Wednesdays: Burleson Business Connections7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. @ Family Toyota of BurlesonFor more info, contact Lindsey Crouch at 714-742-0920.Thursdays: New Business Meet & GreetA Networking Group for new business ventures.11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. @ Chili’s Grill & BarFor more info, contact Annmarie Newell at 817-249-4400.Fridays: Burleson Business Builders8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. @ Fresco’sFor more info, contact Linda Molina at 817-447-7371.

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Hill Collegewww.hillcollege.eduLiquid-Stone Concrete Partners LPwww.lsctx.comMarshall Young Insurancewww.marshallyoung.comMental Health Community Connectionwww.johnsoncountymhcc.org PeopleFundwww.peoplefund.orgQdoba Mexican Grillwww.qdoba.comRegency Offi ce & Promotional Productswww.regencynow.comState Representative Bill Zedlerwww.billzedler.orgSubway Sandwicheswww.subway.comVictory Family Churchwww.victoryfamily.comWeaver Architects, LLCwww.weaverarchitectsllc.com

Evergreen RecyclingDawn Harbin1110 Everman ParkwayFort Worth, TX 76140817-293-4400www.evergreen-recycling.comRecycling Keller Williams Realty, Steve WhiteSteve White308 E. Renfro St.Burleson, TX 76028817-235-6468smwhite.yourkwagent.comRealtor Key Real EstateAlisa KeyBurleson, TX 76028682-552-0405keyrealestate.propertiesRealtor

Lisa MillerBurleson, TX 76028Individual Overcash & Buell Inc.Slade Buell131-B NW Hillery St.Burleson, TX 76028817-426-2506www.overcashbuell.comAccounting/Tax Service Martin PereiraBurleson, TX 76028Individual

The Chamber's May Business After Hours Networking event was held at Peter Piper Pizza. Members mingled over bites of pizza, beer and games. A few chamber members even held a "Skee-Ball Tournament" where Bruce Nelson with LegalShield (pictured right) won fi rst place. Runner up was Kevin Cooksey with Farmers Insurance. What a fun networking event! Thank you Kristin and Peter Piper Pizza for hosting and sponsoring this great event!



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Colonial National Mortgage; 110 N Main St., Cleburne; 817-558-9822; www.colonialsavings.com; Mortgage Lending

Hampton Inn & Suites; 13251 Jake Ct., Fort Worth; 817-295-2727; www.ftworthburlesonsuites.hamptoninn.com; Hotel/Motel/Resort

Kris Brown Chevrolet Buick GMC; 822 Walter Holliday Dr., Cleburne; 817-556-5900; www.krisbrowncbg.com; Automobile - Dealer

Meals-On-Wheels of Johnson & Ellis Co.; 106 E Kilpatrick St., Cleburne; 817-558-2840; www.servingthechildrenofyesterday.org; Non-Profi t Organization

El Fenix Mexican Restaurant; 885 NE Alsbury Blvd., Burleson; 972-388-5424; www.elfenix.com; Restaurant

Heritage Place Assisted Living & Memory Care; 621 Old Highway 1187, Burleson; 817-293-2300; www.heritageplacelife.com; Senior Living

Lone Star AG Credit; 210 N Ridgeway, Cleburne; 817-558-4902; www.lonestaragcredit.com; Lending Institution

Texas Health Neighborhood Care & Wellness Burleson; 2750 SW Wilshire Blvd., Burleson; 817-250-5082; www.texashealth.org; Hospital

• Chair: Jason Reynolds, Visions Realty & Investments Inc.

• Vice Chair: Mary Warren, Eliot Management Group

• Secretary: Kelly Qualls, Community Representative

• Elise Athans, Huguley Medical Associates

• Sonny Bauer, Afl ac Supplemental Insurance• Rachel Sparks, Pit to Palace Cleaning• Bert Quintanilla, Stevan Buren Roofi ng & Windows• Debbie Martin, Fort Worth Star-Telegram• Lisa Miller, Afl ac Supplemental Insurance• Jeff Montgomery, Pinnacle Bank• Rhit Moore, Century 21 Judge Fite

• Bruce Nelson, Legal Shield / Go Small Biz• Dallas Owen, Regency Offi ce & Promotional

Products• Valerie Stevens, Service First Mortgage• Stephanie Thomas, First Western Title

For more information or to fi nd out how to become involved with the Diplomats, contact the Chamber.


RIBBON CUTTINGS

Jiffy Lube; 1215 SW Wilshire Blvd., Burleson; 817-423-6997; www.jiffylube.com; Automobile - Re-pairs/Service

Pink Chandelier Boutique; 100 S Dobson St.; Burle-son; 817-447-5002; www.pinkchandelierboutique.com; Apparel

8th Medical; 384 SW Johnson Ave., Burleson; 817-447-7988; Medical Practice/Groups

design S studios; 130 NW John Jones Dr.; 817-426-9292; www.design-s-studios.com; Hair/Nail Salon

Lucas Gymnastics; 3437 CR 807, Cleburne; 817-295-1029; www.lucasgymnastics.com; Gymnastics

Verizon Wireless; 739 SW Wilshire Blvd., Burleson; 817-349-0003; www.wirelesszone.com/Burleson; Wireless Services

AMBASSADOR MEMBERSChair: Tami King, 3 King RanchChair Elect: Amber Tollison, Century 21 A-One/Home TeamSecretary: Debbie Arney, American National Bank of TexasSergeant at Arms: Dan Taylor, Burleson StarPublic Relations: Kevin Cooksey, Farmers InsuranceMacy Carlock, The Upper Cut SalonReagan Couch, Couch & Russell Financial GroupAudrey Gibson, Encore AlsburyTerrie Goodloe, Service First MortgageJack Mattson, LegalShieldMelissa McCoy, Burleson NOW MagazineRuth Moor, Gonzo StrategiesJeannie Moss, Springleaf Financial ServicesTerri Perez, Looking Suite at Legacy SalonsTerri Trefger, TNT EmbroideryXinia Ulrich, Sparkall CleanersFor more information or to fi nd out how to become involved with the Ambassadors, contact the Chamber.


The Honey Tour Bicycle Ride took place on Saturday, May 28.

Look for Ride Day Photos in our July Insert.

This year, the Chamber marks its 50th Anniversary. To celebrate our 50 Years of Excellence, the Chamber is hosting a Golden Gala on September 17th in the new Oaks Event Center located at Southern Oaks Golf Club from 6:30 to 11:00 pm. The evening will include dinner and cocktails, a short program, live music and dancing. The evening attire is cocktail with black tie optional.

Seating for the Golden Gala is limited to 260. Tickets are $100 per person and reserved tables are available through a Gold or Silver Sponsorship.

As part of the celebration, the Gala Committee is recreating the Chamber history for publication in our event program and to be displayed during the Gala. If you have any memories and significant stories you would like to share about the Chamber’s 50 years in our community, please contact the Chamber. In particular, photos that document the Chamber’s early years of meeting, events, activities and members are appreciated, especially if you can identify the individuals in the photos.

Seventy-five members of the Burleson Lions Club established the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce in 1965 as they gathered to discuss the industrial and economic development of their rapidly growing city. Following the drafting of the organization charter and by-laws by County Judge Herschel C. Winn, the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce was officially founded in April, 1966, The first Board consisted of Judge Winn, President; George E, Bransom Jr., Vice President; Jack Harr, J.A. Schumacher; W.L.W. Scott, Les Todd, Ray Don Williams and W.N. Wood. Since then, the men and women who have served in leadership role with the Chamber reads like a “Who’s Who” of Burleson.

The Chamber is an association made up of our members. Our 50th Anniversary celebration is an acknowledgement of the success and support of our members, volunteers and the community. Congratulations to our members for 50 years of success as the foundation of the Burleson Chamber; we look forward to seeing you at our Golden Gala Celebration on Saturday, September 17th.

Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence

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Thank you 2016 Burleson Honey Tour Bicycle Ride Sponsors!

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